San Pedro y San Pablo Ayutla, Indigenous mountain municipality in Sierra Mixe district, Oaxaca, Mexico
San Pedro y San Pablo Ayutla spans across 108 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 2,180 meters in southwestern Mexico.
The municipality developed as a central settlement in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca region, maintaining its indigenous governance system through community assemblies.
Over 3,600 residents of the total population maintain their indigenous language, representing the strong preservation of local Mixe traditions and customs.
The region experiences a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 2°C to 31°C, and a distinct rainy season between May and October.
The municipality contains the Cerro de la Cruz, the highest peak in the area, featuring a natural cave formation at its summit.
Location: San Pedro y San Pablo Ayutla Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 1,765 m
GPS coordinates: 17.02556,-96.08000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:54
Oaxaca presents historical sites, waterfalls, and traditional villages. The region features pre-Columbian ruins, colonial monasteries, and indigenous crafts. The landscape ranges from mountain ranges to coastal areas with lagoons and beaches.
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